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Old 01-29-2014, 10:50 PM
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Old 01-29-2014, 11:02 PM
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Always enjoy his reviews, no surprise which car is better. That 991 looks good in yellow I have to say.
Old 01-29-2014, 11:08 PM
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Without lap times it's useless, the vette has over 100 more torque of coarse the 991 will feel so neutral it's got none.
Old 01-30-2014, 11:08 AM
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All the car reviews have cars sliding around corners. It looks like a lot of fun, but is this the fastest way around a track? My car is a "momentum" car, so maybe I don't get it.

BTW Great video!
Old 01-30-2014, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 911 Rod
All the car reviews have cars sliding around corners. It looks like a lot of fun, but is this the fastest way around a track? My car is a "momentum" car, so maybe I don't get it.
Doesn't matter the BHP, all that sliding on tarmac is the slow way around. More fun, but slow...
Old 01-30-2014, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by PPo
Doesn't matter the BHP, all that sliding on tarmac is the slow way around. More fun, but slow...
Unless you're into drifting. High horsepower driving is point and shoot ( with the wheels pointed straight).
Old 01-31-2014, 10:26 AM
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It's entertaining though!
Old 01-31-2014, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by porsche0nut
It's entertaining though!
Totally agree. about 99% people watching Chris harris reviews and watching it solely for entertainment purposes and not trying to decide on a super car to buy.
Old 02-01-2014, 01:44 AM
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this is entertaining.....

Old 02-01-2014, 03:47 AM
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Chris looks genuinely bored in that Corvette. Whoever decided to send out an AT Stingray needs to be let go.
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I once suggested to the UCR track team that we do the odd drifting day. Five minutes on the skid pad during a one-day IDS (Introductory Driving School) didn't in my opinion, adequately prepare a student for that inevitable over-steer, typically followed by poor counter-lock steering and throttle input. They poo-pooed the idea.
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Very enjoyable post! Thanks.
Not surprised at his conclusions. Both are great cars but the 991 is in a different pool. The Vet is great value compared to a 911. The 991/ 911 is great value in comparison to cars that cost over 1/2 a million.
Old 02-03-2014, 08:04 PM
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Sent this to young brother and he is now sold on the Vette, but then cost is an issue and image isn't.
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You can have a lot of weekend fun with that 'Vette for half the money!
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Another good review


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